International Students

A U.S. Diploma.
On Your Timezone.

Earn an accredited American high school diploma from anywhere in the world. No live class times. No timezone conflicts. Just rigorous coursework available 24/7—at a pace that works for you.

7:00 AM
London
📖 Study
12:00 PM
Dubai
📖 Study
3:30 PM
Mumbai
📖 Study
7:00 PM
Tokyo
📖 Study
10:00 PM
Sydney
📖 Study
U.S. Accredited Self-Paced No Live Class Times Recognized Worldwide
The Challenge

Live classes assume everyone lives in the same timezone

Most online schools require synchronous attendance—joining live sessions scheduled for U.S. time zones. For students in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, or Oceania, that means logging in at midnight or choosing between school and sleep.

And even when schools offer "international" programs, the pacing rarely accounts for students who are developing their English alongside their coursework. You're expected to move at the same speed as native speakers—or fall behind.

"Live classes at 3 AM aren't sustainable. I was exhausted and my grades reflected it."
Timezone conflict
"I want a U.S. diploma but I can't find a program that works from here."
Access barrier
"My English is strong, but I need time to process academic vocabulary. Fixed-pace classes don't allow that."
Language pacing
"I need credentials that U.S. universities actually recognize."
Credential recognition
How It Works for International Students

No live classes. No timezone problem.

Every course is self-paced and available around the clock. Study when it's your best time—morning in Seoul, evening in São Paulo, or afternoon in Riyadh.

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24/7 Course Access

Video-based lessons and coursework available on your schedule, from any country. There is no class to "attend" and nothing to miss.

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Sage AI Tutor

Get help at any hour in any timezone. Our AI tutor works through problems with you—in English—whenever you're studying.

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Scheduled Teacher Time

One-to-one sessions with your credentialed teacher are arranged to accommodate your timezone. Real support, on your clock.

Other Online Schools
SVHS Academy
Live classes at fixed U.S. times
Self-paced—learn anytime
One pace for all students
Your speed, your timeline
No tutor outside office hours
24/7 AI tutoring + teacher sessions
Regional or unverifiable credentials
Cognia + WASC dual accreditation
Self-Paced for a Reason

Your English is growing. Your education shouldn't wait.

In a fixed-pace class, English language learners often fall behind—not because the material is too hard, but because they need more time to process academic vocabulary and complex instructions.

The Academy's self-paced model gives you that time. Rewatch video lessons. Re-read instructions. Use the AI tutor to work through concepts in smaller steps. Your intelligence isn't measured by how fast you read in a second language.

Rewatch & Replay

Video-based lessons you can pause, rewind, and review as many times as you need.

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AI Tutor Conversations

Ask Sage questions in your own words. Work through problems step by step without the pressure of a live classroom.

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No Timed Exams

Assessments focus on what you know—not how quickly you can decode the question in English.

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Patient Teacher Support

One-to-one instruction with credentialed teachers who understand the international student experience.

Globally Recognized Credentials

A diploma that opens doors worldwide

SVHS Academy holds dual accreditation from two of the most respected accrediting bodies in the United States. Our transcripts and diplomas are recognized by universities and institutions around the world.

Cognia
Accredited
WASC
Accredited
NCAA
Approved
UC A-G
Approved

What This Means for International Students

U.S. university applications: Your transcript is treated the same as any American high school—no credential evaluation services needed.
International universities: WASC and Cognia accreditation are recognized by admissions offices at universities across Europe, Asia, and beyond.
Official transcripts: Sent directly from our registrar to any institution worldwide—exactly as a U.S. high school would.
Ivy League outcomes: Academy graduates have been accepted to Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, and universities across the globe.
A Day in the Life

How students around the world learn with Academy

Sample schedule — Dubai, UAE (GMT+4)

🇦🇪 Amir, Grade 11 — Dubai, UAE
8:00 AM

Morning Study Block

Amir watches two U.S. History video lessons and completes the reading assignment. He replays one section to make sure he understands the vocabulary.

10:30 AM

AI Tutor Session

He uses Sage to work through an algebra problem set, asking follow-up questions until the method clicks.

12:00 PM

Break

Lunch, prayer, and time with family. No bell schedule. No rush.

2:00 PM

Writing Assignment

Works on an English essay. Takes his time with structure and vocabulary—there's no deadline pressure today.

4:00 PM

One-to-One Teacher Session

Scheduled video call with his Biology teacher to review lab work and discuss his upcoming assessment. Time was arranged around his timezone.

5:00 PM

Done for the Day

Evening free for family, hobbies, and rest. No homework pile, no midnight catch-up.

For Parents

Questions international families always ask

Choosing a school from abroad requires extra due diligence. Here are the answers to the questions we hear most from international families.

Will U.S. and international universities accept this diploma? +
Yes. SVHS Academy is dual accredited by Cognia and WASC—two of the six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our transcripts are treated identically to any accredited American high school. Academy graduates have been accepted to every Ivy League university and hundreds of institutions worldwide.
How does my child receive support if we're in a different timezone? +
Every student has access to Sage, our AI tutor, which provides step-by-step help in every subject 24 hours a day. For human support, one-to-one sessions with credentialed teachers are scheduled at times that work for your timezone. Your child is never without support.
Is this program appropriate for non-native English speakers? +
The Academy is an excellent fit for students with intermediate to advanced English. Because all courses are self-paced, students can rewatch video lessons, re-read materials, and use the AI tutor to work through challenging vocabulary. There are no timed lectures to keep up with—your child moves at the speed that supports genuine understanding.
Can my child prepare for U.S. university admission specifically? +
Absolutely. The Academy curriculum meets UC A-G requirements and our optional Honors Track includes weekly one-to-one instruction, GPA weighting, and access to Silicon Valley Business School—14 college-level courses that demonstrate academic ambition to admissions committees.
How do I verify that this is a legitimate U.S. school? +
Silicon Valley High School has been operating for over 10 years with over 200,000 hours of curriculum development. Our accreditation can be verified directly through Cognia.org and WASC. We encourage families to verify independently—this is exactly the due diligence we'd recommend.